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Templar HotelvsShangri-La Toronto
Both properties are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Shangri-La Hotel Toronto ranks significantly higher than Templar Hotel. Shangri-La Hotel Toronto comes in at 87 with accolades from 12 sources including Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph and Jetsetter.
Templar Hotel
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348 Adelaide St W, Toronto, Ontario M5V1R7, Canada
From $131/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Gayot "An eight-year project of designer Del Terrelonge, the hotel serves as a gallery, with visual art and installations displayed on all floors."
BlackBook "The first Toronto member of the eminent Design Hotels group is housed in a strikingly modernist glass-and-aluminum frame."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Located just steps from the heart of downtown Toronto, Templar Hotel offers a one-of-a-kind city hotel experience, with just 27 uniquely decorated rooms." Full review
Afar Magazine "The location is a little odd (in the Entertainment District—crazy on weekends) yet close enough to all of the city's attractions that any design geek would be remiss not to book here." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Considered "Toronto's Secret Hotel," The Templar is conveniently located in the city's entertainment and fashion district." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Forget signs, doormen and driveways: this architect-owned hotel is almost invisible on a busy street in the fashion district." Full review
Shangri-La Toronto
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188 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5H 0A3, Canada
From $356/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "This hotel, opened in 2012, embodies the attention to service for which the Shangri-La brand is beloved while putting an art-focused twist on its traditional East-meets-West aesthetic." Full review
Jetsetter "Luxurious, mod-Asian hotel with a prime downtown address, exotic spa and exceptional restaurant." Full review
Star Service "This hotel has broadened the luxury category in Toronto and has become a fabulous mainstay for locals and visitors alike." Full review
BlackBook "Taking up just 17 floors of a 66-story tower, the guests of Canada's Shangri-La are greeted by Zhang Huan’s epic, stainless steel Rising sculpture, leading to a light-flooded lobby and lounge."
Zagat "Located between the Financial District and trendy Queen West, this outpost of the luxury international chain has a sleek, contemporary look."
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"One of Toronto’s newest luxury hotels (in a city filled with new luxury hotels), Shangri-La Toronto stands out for its blend of modern luxury with traditional Chinese décor." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A glittering 66-story glass tower in central Toronto, equidistant from the city's entertainment and financial districts." Full review
OysterLuxury
"With lavish and tasteful Asian designs, the luxury 202-room Shangri-La Hotel Toronto soars 65 stories high in downtown’s Financial District." Full review
Gayot "For travelers seeking a truly blissful retreat, the Shangri-La Hotel Toronto provides 202 guest rooms (including 49 suites) that claim to be the largest in Canada, starting at 45 square meters."
Travel + Leisure "Located in the heart of the downtown core, the Shangri-La Toronto is mere steps away from the Art Gallery of Ontario, the theater district, the waterfront, and plenty of high-end shopping." Full review
